Woman's Shawl (Lliqlla)
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Object Label
The Jama-Coaque culture of Ecuador’s northern coast is known for complex moldmade and hand-modeled ceramic sculptures that depict people and animals. Felines are the most frequently represented animal, indicating their importance as symbols of power. On this modeled effigy vessel, the large jar on the jaguar’s back suggests that the object was ceremonial, perhaps used for ritual offerings. The style of the round, bulging eyes and nose indicates that the jaguar represents a supernatural being.
Caption
Sabina Choque Kjuiro Quechua, Peruvian, born 1961. Woman's Shawl (Lliqlla), 2002. Sheep wool, natural and synthetic(?) dyes, 40 1/2 x 44 1/2 in. (102.9 x 113 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Frank Sherman Benson Fund, 2002.62.9. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2002.62.9_PS1.jpg)
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Maker
Title
Woman's Shawl (Lliqlla)
Date
2002
Geography
Place made: Chinchero, Peru
Medium
Sheep wool, natural and synthetic(?) dyes
Classification
Dimensions
40 1/2 x 44 1/2 in. (102.9 x 113 cm)
Credit Line
Frank Sherman Benson Fund
Accession Number
2002.62.9
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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